If you are planning on moving to Thailand from a non-tropical climate country, you have to pay attention to the weather.
Thailand is very, very hot and humid. All the time! You should understand this and how to deal with the weather on daily basis.
April is the hottest month of the year.
September is the rainiest month of year.
So not only do you have to deal with extreme heat and humidity on a daily basis, you also have to deal with rain and flooding.
Depending on your location in Thailand, it may be rare to ever have to wear trousers.
To combat the high heat and humidity, wear shorts and cotton tops.
After a shower in the morning, use a talcum powder to keep yourself cool.
When you go outside, stay out of the direct sun.
Wear a hat.
Wear sunglasses.
Wear SPF 50 sunscreen.
If you are getting into your car, turn the car AC on and let the car cool down before getting in.
Stay hydrated by drinking water.
Do not do any strenuous activities in the high heat and humidity during the hottest periods of the day.
Take a break often.
Understand the best times of the day when you do have to go out for groceries or other necessities.
Understand you can get sunburned badly in as little as 15 minutes.
When the rain accumulates in the streets, stay out of the flood water. This will be filled with trash, disease and can make you sick.
Change wet clothes so as to not get sick wearing wet clothes in the air-con.
Research other tips how best to deal with living in a tropical climate full time.
Most of all be safe.
Heat Stroke and Sunburn are no joke here.
The hot weather kills people every year.